wireperson
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why am i reading 20 V at my breaker , when it's off?
what can possibly be causing this?
backfeed? 20v?
what can possibly be causing this?
backfeed? 20v?
voltage at breaker when it's Off
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brian john
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- Kilmarnock, Va
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- Retired after 52 years in the trade.
Phantom voltage it has to do with the meter you are using. When in doubt utilize a wiggy type tester or even a simple light bulb set up.
wireperson
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is there a cure for this?
bhsrnd
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- Fort Worth, TX
Fluke makes a product for use with some of its DMMs to deal with stray or "phantom" voltages. I have this kit and it works pretty good.
Stray Voltage Kit
Stray Voltage Kit
brian john
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- Retired after 52 years in the trade.
Change the resolution manually.
Realize the issue exist and work with in the restraints of the meter or do as noted above.
Realize the issue exist and work with in the restraints of the meter or do as noted above.
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